Analyst, Human Capital & Skills, Energy

Purpose of Job

The Analyst, Human Capital & Skills – Energy, is a member of Gender and Economic Inclusion (G&EI) which consists of three pillars (Access to Skills and Employment, Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship, and Access to Services). (S)he supports the work of specialists by providing technical input into the design and structuring of the transition impact or gender additionality of projects and sector assessments of G&EI issues. They will specialise in projects under the Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) and, in particular, will be working on energy investments and projects within the team. The Analyst will also play a crucial role in designing, managing and monitoring of the human capital elements of EBRD’s energy portfolio for their achieved transition impact (under supervision from senior members of the team). Further responsibilities include providing input into assessments, including (amongst others) Country Diagnostics, Country and Sectoral Strategies, the yearly Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs), and other knowledge products, to assess transition qualities and reform challenges in each of the COOs related to G&EI to in order to focus G&EI policy dialogue. The job will also involve working with the Principal Economist on the various just energy transition country platforms which the EBRD is involved in. 

Background

G&EI consists of a team of around 35 gender and inclusion experts based across Headquarter and ROs. The team leads on the design and delivery of the Bank’s Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy across all areas and geographies of the Bank’s operations and policy engagements.  

Promoting equality of opportunity through access to skills and employment, finance and entrepreneurship and support for women, young people and other under-served communities is one of the three cross-cutting strategic themes of the Bank. 

G&EI is part of the Vice Presidency for Policy and Partnerships, and within that the Policy and Strategy Delivery department (PSD). PSD consists of approximately 80 staff that support policy engagement across the Bank’s transition qualities (except for green), political assessments, country strategy development and economic assessments as well as to support the Bank’s compliance with Article 1. 

Facts / Scale

• The Analyst, Human Capital & Skills - Energy works as part of a team of typically 5-6 economic inclusion economists, specialists and analysts; 
• (S)he reports to and works under the general direction of the Principal but supports on a day-to-day basis, associate G&EI economists and specialists;
• (S)he supports project design, management of external consultants and policy engagement activities through data analysis, background research, drafting of ToRs, etc, with a focus the SIG pillar (e.g. infrastructure projects, urban/regional planning, energy, Just Transition, skills). In particular, this role will focus on energy and just transition projects but there are always opportunities to support other aspects of the SIG team.  
• (S)he works across G&EI, Impact and Climate Strategy Delivery teams in policy reform activities;
• (S)he assists G&EI economists and specialists in the team in their relationship with the Banking and other teams (such as Environment and Sustainability Department, Legal Transition Team) during all stages of sector and project work, from project design and assessment to post-signing monitoring;  
• Under the supervision of the gender and inclusion economists and specialists, the Analyst, Human Capital & Skills - Energy takes the lead in monitoring and operationalising the transition impact of some 10 projects in the portfolio per year.
• No budget responsibility.
• No direct reports. 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Assisting economists and specialists, including supporting their relationship with the Banking and other teams during all stages of sector and project work, from project design and assessment and policy engagement activities to management of external consultants post-signing monitoring;
• Monitoring and assessing sector developments and structural reform progress in the Bank’s countries of operations and contributing to country diagnostics and the annual review of the EBRD Assessment of Transition Qualities (ATQs);
• Monitoring the transition impact of Bank’s operations (TIMS), including some limited travel to the region to monitor projects on the ground;
• Analysing aspects of the impact of Bank projects and operations under the direction of their team economists and specialists;
• Ad hoc assignments, including background research on specific clients or sectors, regulatory and other policy developments, drafting of briefings, presentations and short sector analyses; drafting of communication products and contributing to organisation of G&EI conferences and workshops
• Compilation and maintenance of relevant datasets. 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in economics, public policy, development or gender studies or a related field from a leading university (candidates with relevant work experience and a strong Bachelor’s degree may be considered in exceptional cases).
• Prior work experience of policy oriented or applied macroeconomics on topics relevant to the just energy transition and the human capital/ social considerations of the transition (e.g in a banking or related consultancy services) would be an advantage;
• Prior work experience covering sectors under the Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG) including renewable energy and infrastructure projects would also be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Facility with other database/analytic software (eg Stata; MatLab) and information providers (e.g. Bankscope, Orbis, Bloomberg, FAO stat, WTO tariffs and World Bank WDI) would be an helpful;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Familiarity with the EBRD’s Countries of operations of operations and work or study experience in these region is helpful;
• Knowledge of one or more languages of the EBRD’s Countries of operations is an advantage

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital  transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.  As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).